Wanchung Temple Introduction
In 1721 (the 60th year of the Kangxi Emperor), the Zhu Yigui Incident occurred in Taiwan. General Lan Tingzhen was ordered to quell the rebellion. Therefore, Lan Tingzhen personally went to Meizhou to pay homage at the Chaotian Pavilion, respectfully inviting the Holy Mother to come aboard a vessel for protection to Taiwan. After arriving in Taiwan, he enshrined the Holy Mother at the Tainan Da Tian Hou Temple. After the disorder was settled, the Holy Mother was welcomed and enshrined at Dadu Village Store (in today's Sannmin Road area of Taichung City), named "Lanxing Temple" dedicated to Mazu. Due to erosion from wind and rain, local people raised funds to renovate it, renaming it "Wanchun Temple." After being demolished during the Japanese occupation, it was restored after the end of World War II, aiming to revive the solemn and dignified appearance of the old temple. In addition to holding grand celebrations and presenting the three offerings to Mazu in gratitude for her blessings, the construction of a new main gate, the "Tianhou Pavilion" archway, was progressively undertaken. The inscription at the temple gate reads "Enter through this gate," promoting the belief in Mazu, which, beyond its religious nature of respecting heaven and fearing the gods, also highlights the virtues of filial piety demonstrated by the believers.
